Can you think of a ‘different way’ to die cut a flower? Today I am excited to be Guest Designer for The Flower Challenge. And we were asked to ‘Use a Die’… what could I do if I didn’t have a matching die?
I adore this dreamy image from Altenew’s Watercolor Coloring Book. And I had such fun colouring it with the Woodless Watercolor Pencils when I was away camping last month.
Obviously I didn’t have a coordinating die, so I started to think about what I could do…..
Initially I was going to die cut it as an oval centrepiece. But then I had a lightbulb moment and I decided to use the Essential Hexagons.
I can’t wait to see how you are inspired to ‘Use a Die’ with some flowers. Show off your talent and head to The Flower Challenge to share your creations. Crafty hugs,
 Neenah Solar 110 SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Concord & 9th – Cardstock SSS | EH |
 Watercolor Coloring Book ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 PAF Carnations ALT | AUZ | EH |
 Mini Everyday Sentiments SSS | AUZ |
 Essential Hexagons EH |
 Watercolor Pencils ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Watercolor Brushes Round ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Galactic Stream ALT | SSS | EH |
 Sweet Dreams ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Antique Gold Sequins ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Cutting Mat ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Gemini Junior SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Gemini Foilpress SSS | EH |
 Mini Score Board SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Bone Folder Altenew ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Precision Tip SSS | EH |
 Multi Medium Matte SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Gina K Dotted Adhesive SSS | EH |
 Foam Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
Absolutely brilliant, Therese!! I could hardly wait for this to go live! Your use of a geometric die, instead of a coordinating one, just blows me away! Your water coloring of that color book page is gorgeous to start with! Loving the aqua ‘greenery’ and our fave pink/orange color combo!
Thanks, so very much, for being our guest this month, my friend! Such a wonderful surprise!
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Sooo happy that you liked this Michele, I really had such a relaxing time colouring it and of course loved the colours lol.
Wow Therese what a great idea to use the hexagon dies to make your card! So inspirational as always with your beautiful cards. Thank you so much for being our Guest Designer again this month. I think you know we just love having you as our GD over at ‘The Flower Challenge’ 😉 Viv DT xx
Thanks so very much Viv, love love love joining you guys, it’s always such fun!
Brilliant and stunning.
Thanks so much!
My husband and I vacationed on a houseboat for a week, and I water colored during my “alone time”, but I did not get the results you did. Your coloring is AMAZING! So much detail– how could you bear to cut that image? Maybe I should cut my projects…..into confetti and call it a puzzle! Ooooh! that would be a good die to use for this challenge!
hahaha now confetti would make it very difficult to put back together lol. A houseboat sounds like fun…. it’s been an age since I’ve been on one!
I love this – such a great idea. Also the colors are so soft and dreamy.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Marian!
what a fantastic idea, Therese – keep seeing all these wonderful cards made with the Altenew coloring book – think maybe I really “need” it!
It’s a great little book, I especially like it to ‘travel’ with as I usually don’t take anything but now I can grab this and my watercolour pencils and brush and I have all I need!
Absolutely gorgeous card. I’m blown away. Just so creative ❤️
Thanks so much Delia!
Oh my gosh!!! That is just beautiful. You are a master!
You are so sweet, thank you Carolyn!
Your ‘light bolt moment’ is unbelievably stunning! Your creativity leaves me in awe!
hahaha they don’t happen very often, so I have to make the most of it lol. thanks Janelle!
Love it Therese.
Rene from OZ x
Thanks so much Rene!
Clever idea!! The hexagons make the flower even more stunning.
It’s definitely a beautiful flower! thanks so much Christine!
This is totally amazing! Caseable for sure 🤩
Hope you have fun with this idea Vicki, I know you will make it shine!
Such a brilliant idea Therese! So many possibilities. Your colouring is perfect by the way! 🥰
Glad you like it Bev, thank you!
This lightbulb moment is absolutely brilliant! So beautiful.
Thank you Lisa, you are so lovely!
This card is one of many reasons I follow you Therese. Your out of the box designs inspire me soo much and this one is absolutely brilliant! Gorgeous wastercoloring and using the hexagon pattern took nothing away from it. Love this to pieces!
I am so happy that you like it Stef, you are so sweet!
So incredibly creative and what a stunning result!
thanks so much Lee!
I saw this stunner at The Flower Challenge and had to stop by to let you know just how INCREDIBLE it is!!
Yay! thanks so much!
I saw this stunner at The Flower Challenge and had to stop by to let you know just how INCREDIBLE it is!!
Thanks so much Lisa, I had a great time colouring it!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you Cynthia!
Your cards are always gorgeous, Therese. So beautiful.
You are so sweet, thank you Marisela!
Don’t you just LOVE those Light Bulb Moments, Theresa?!? Die Cutting your beautiful watercolored flower with your Essential Hexagon Die was the perfect solution to not having a coordinating flower die. TFS and always inspiring us. Love and Hugs…Nancy
thanks so much Nancy, I am so happy that you like the final result!
Stunning!
Thank so much Susan!
Fabulous idea and oh so beautiful!
Thank you Shirley!
Amazing and uniquely creative design Therese. LOVE your gorgeous watercoloured poppy. Die-cutting it with hexagons was truly inspiring. LOVE the results! Thanks for being our Guest Designer at The Flower Challenge this month!
Thanks so very much Loll, I always enjoy joining in the fun at the Flower challenge, it’s one of my faves!!
Just stunning! Thanks for sharing!❤
thanks so very much Natasa!
Absolutely gorgeous Therese! What a fabulous idea using the hexagon dies, love the outcome!
Thanks so much Pauline!
Love it! Very clever solution to no matching die for a die cut challenge.
Thanks so much Vicki, I had a few ideas but the hexagons won!
Stunning! I love this card! The die cutting was genius.
thanks so much Brenda!
I’ve always admired your card making techniques Therese and of course your coloring is just beyond beautiful. The extra touch of hexagon die cutting on this card just adds cherry on top. ❤️❤️
I am so happy that you like this Jyoti!
Oh my goodness–it took me a while to realize how you die cut your watercolored flower! This is brilliant… and gutsy, too! Love it!
hahaha love the ‘gutsy’ part, not sure if I was that but you are so sweet Donna, thank you x
“Gutsy” is an admirable term! I don’t know if I could cut into a watercolored bloom like you did. Nope, probably not! 😉
Thanks so much Donna, maybe I did just close my eyes a little with the first die cut lol. ps We use the word ‘gutsy’ the same way here too. Hugs Tx
So stunning and original! hugs x
Thanks so much x
This is absolutely stunning in many ways, Therese! The watercoloring with its blend of colors is fantastic and the cutting of the image into hexagons is brilliant. I’m saving this for inspiration. So glad to have you designing with us this month.
Thanks so much Bobby, I’m so happy that you liked it and I know you will fun have fun with this technique and make it shine!
You are a brave artist to cut that beautifully colored flower into hexagons, Therese! The result is breathtaking!!! Thank you so much for being our guest this month! And thanks for your lovely comment on my blog 🙂 !
I was so excited to be asked to join the challenge and as always I’ve had a blast! You are always an inspiration TaeEun and I adore your style!
Simply Beautiful Therese, wonderful design and beautifully coloured, Robyn
so happy you like it Robyn!
This is just stunning Therese! Love the use of the hexagonal die! 🙂
I am using hexagons more and more at the moment lol.
‘Unique’ is an understatement, Therese! Your flowers are absolutely gorgeous and I love your die cutting on this card…you have really out-done yourself with this beauty, my friend!!! xx
Thanks so much Barb, you are the sweetest!
Wow this so sophisticated, modern and fresh. I love it ! xx
Thanks so muc Angellica!
There’s, I love this card so very much! Just the coloring alone is gorgeous, but adding the hexagon die cut is wonderful.
No one has asked, so maybe I’m being dense, but, did you just cut the floral over and over with one hexagon die?
Hi Susan, thanks so much for your lovely visit here today, to answer your question. Yes I did just cut the panel over and over with a hexagon die, the first cut was the hardest lol. Hope you have a great and crafty day, hugs Tx
Sorry for the typo Therese
What a piece of art, Therese! Spotted this at the Flower Challenge and had to pop over. Just love your watercolored flower (I have yet to dip into that coloring book which I ordered months ago…) but die cutting it with the hexagons? Brilliant!!
Thank you so very much Linda, I do hope that you open that book real soon it’s so much fun to colour! Crafty hugs Therese x